IPL 2024: Match 4, RR vs LSG Live: RR vs LSG Live Updates, Commentary, News, and More

INNINGS SUMMARY

RR: 193/4 (20)

Sanju Samson - 82*(52); Riyan Parag - 43(29)

Naveen-ul-Haq - 2/41 (4)

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LSG: 172/6 (20)

Nicholas Pooran: 64(41); KL Rahul: 58(45)

Trent Boult - 2/35(4); Sandeep Sharma - 1/22

An excellent over under pressure by Avesh Khan brings victory for Rajasthan Royals, as Lucknow Supergiants fall short by 20 runs. What a win for the hosts to start with!

Avesh Khan bowls two dot balls to begin with.

A wide outside off-stump delivery brings Pooran on strike. 25 more to get.

Krunal Pandya is on strike for the last over. 27 to get off 6. Avesh Khan bowling, and he has got a job to do.

The third ball goes for a boundary. Sandeep Sharma is bowling well, as the next two balls produce no run. Last ball, however, goes for a boundary. LSG need 27 off the last over.

12 balls, 37 runs to get. This game can go anywhere. Sandeep Sharma to continue, Pooran on strike.

Ash Anna joins the party with his first wicket. He undoes Marcus Stoinis' stay at the crease. Sixth wicket down for Lucknow, as they need 40 off 15. Well, well, well. This game is going down to the wire.

Nicky P reaches the half-century-milestone off just 30 balls. He is keeping the chase lively. Both the teams are well and truly in the game. Exciting three overs coming up!

Sandeep Sharma strikes in his second over, as KL Rahul gets caught at mid-off. He departs for 58 off 45 deliveries, as LSG still need 49 off 23 balls. Clinical stuff from Sharma here. He is keeping that pressure alive in the Lucknow camp.

A maximum for Nicholas Pooran off Yuzvendra Chahal. The field was set for that kind of shot, but that has gone well past the fielder, and only someone in the crowd could catch that one.

Just five runs in the over to start with for Sandeep Sharma. He is delivering well under pressure with Rahul and Pooran at the crease.

Sandeep Sharma is finally into the attack. Let's see how this turns out. Exciting us already.!

Sandeep Sharma hasn't bowled yet, indicating him potentially bowling out the 15th, 17th, and 19th overs. He is good at the death and brings along a plethora of variations to block the flow of runs. Let's see what skipper Samson wants the pacer to do.

Skipper KL Rahul completes his half-century off just 35 balls. That's his 34th fifty in the tournament, and he is delighted, but knows that his job isn't done yet. He'll be motivated to get the team over the line.

Nicholas Pooran showing Boult levels with yet another six off a full toss. The final ball of the 13th brings a couple of runs, as the over ends with 20 runs for Lucknow. They're not backing off just as yet.

Nicholas Pooran uses his power to send the ball over deep point region for a huge six. The next ball goes for a boundary through the covers. The fifty partnership comes up as well. This game is on!

Rahul shuffles too far across the stumps to find the gap behind the wickets. The ball goes for a boundary, as Ashwin's poor outing thus far continues.

Short ball from Burger, and that's pulled away by KL Rahul for a gigantic six. The next ball has been sent away for a four straight down the ground. He is looking to force the momentum his way. And just as we type this, the next ball that follows has been sent for a boundary too. This time over the keeper's head. This chase is going to be an interesting one.

The 11th over brings 17 runs for LSG, as they need 101 more to win now.

After ten overs, LSG have managed 76 runs, but there's a bigger task that awaits them in the second half of this chase. They do need 118, but the Pooran-Rahul duo does pack a punch to get it done.

Chahal nearly deceives Pooran, but the latter's power takes it over the long-off for a six. The fielder did manage to get fingertips on that one, but despite a great effort, LSG get half a dozen.

Five runs off the Avesh Khan over. Lucknow are 66/4.

After eight overs, the score is 61/4. Nicholas Pooran, the ravishing Caribbean, has joined his skipper in the middle. They still need 133 more runs to win.

Hooda's stay has been put to end by Yuzvendra Chahal. Nicely tossed up, and Hooda went for the big swing, only to find the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Four down for 60 now, LSG.

The leg spin maestro Yuzvendra Chahal is into the attack for the eighth over. He replaces Ashwin, who bowled just an over.

LSG are 57/3, as the first over after powerplay concludes. Time for strategic timeout.

Smacked over the mid-wicket region for a maximum. Hooda seems to be in a different league altogether. The fifty comes up for LSG.

LSG manage 47 runs in six over, but lost three crucial wickets in the process. Overall, an average start for the visiting side.

Sanju Samson in his first match of IPL season since 2018
2024 - 82*(52) vs LSG 
2023 - 55(32) vs SRH
2022 - 55(27) vs SRH
2021 - 119(63) vs PBKS  
2020 - 74(32) vs CSK 
2019 - 30(25) vs PBKS 
2018 - 49(42) vs SRH 

Elegantly swept for a six by KL Rahul. Not the best of the starts for Ashwin.

Ravichandran Ashwin is in to bowl his first for the game, as was evident from his chat with Samson before the chase began.

Most wickets for Rajasthan Royals in Powerplay 
29 - Shane Watson 
23 - Trent Boult 
17 - Jofra Archer 
15 - Dhawal Kulkarni 
13 - James Faulkner 
13 - Amit Singh

Klassy shot from Rahul has gone for a boundary, as there's no fielder in the mid-off region.

The physio is out in the middle to check if the batter is fine. No problems, thankfully.

The first ball of the over goes for a boundary. Deepak Hooda is off to a flyer.

Deepak Hooda opens the face of his bat, as the ball sails over the third man region for a six. The next ball catches an edge of the bat, but enough to get it over Sanju Samson's head for yet another boundary.

Deepak Hooda replaces Yash Thakur as the Impact Player. The batter will look to provide some runs for the side.

Ayush Badoni departs, as Jos Buttler has been handed a simple catch on the edge of the 30-yard circle.

Nandre Burger strikes with his first, as the third man is down for Lucknow.

After three overs, LSG are 11/2, as Boult is wreaking havoc in the middle. Just a run off his second.

Boult gets the better of Padikkal, as the middle stump has been stuttered. Padikkal departs for a duck, and Boult gets yet another wicket in the powerplay. Early trouble for the Lucknow.

The first ball of the third over hits the helmet of Devdutt Padikkal, proving to be a nasty blow on his head. As per general concussion procedures, the physio has walked out to do some routine checks. The helmet is being replaced with a newer one.

Burger concedes six runs in his first over. 10/1 after two.

The Protea pacer Nandre Burger is in on his IPL debut. The left-arm seamer might be a possible threat to the opposition with his natural bounce and ability to swing it both ways. Rahul will have to be watchful before going against him. Close contest this!

Quinton de Kock falls prey to the setup by Trent Boult. He gets caught at deep fine leg and that's an early blow for Lucknow. Boult, who has a knack of picking early wickets, has done justice to his role in the side.

He will now be bowling to Devdutt Padikkal. So two Karnataka boys are at the crease now.

De Kock has taken the strike for the first ball, as Rahul is at the non-striker's end. Boult is having the ball in hand.

Just the second ball of the chase, and QdK manages to smash it straight down the ground for a beautiful boundary. He and LSG are off the mark.

The second innings is about to begin, as Lucknow Supergiants' openers make their way out to the centre, followed by RR huddle. Samson was seen having a chat with Ravichandran Ashwin, hinting at his potential overs in the powerplay. Trent Boult will be seen with the ball for the first over, though, as the Kiwi pacer is marking his run-up.

Meanwhile, Nandre Burger has been added as an Impact Substitute, who replaces Shimron Hetmyer. That makes it four overseas players for the Sanju Samson-led side.

INNINGS SUMMARY

RR: 193/4 (20)

Sanju Samson - 82*(52); Riyan Parag - 43(29)

Naveen-ul-Haq - 2/41 (4)

Lucknow Supergiants needs 194 runs to win from 20 overs.

Stay tuned. Chase coming up soon!

14 runs were scored in the final over as Rajasthan finished on 193/4. Sanju Samson remained not out for 82 runs off 52 deliveries. Stay tuned for the second innings.

It looks so simple for Sanju as it lifted over backward point. Another six. He is in destructive mood!

Naveen-ul-Haq conceded just eight runs in his final over. A dropped catch in the final delivery made him furious but he should be happy with his performance. RR are 179/4 after 19 overs.

13 runs off the over as RR are 171/4 after 18 overs. Sanju Samson in some form!

Naveen-ul-Haq stretched and jumped near the boundary ropes to save a six but in the end it was too tough for the Afghanistan pacer. An excellent effort nonetheless. RR are 158/4 after 17 overs.

KL Rahul was sure of Shimron Hetmyer nicking it but the batter ruled it out and immediately asked for a review. However, DRS showed that the West Indies international nicked it as he walked back after scoring five runs off seven deliveries. Ravi Bishnoi gives the breakthrough as RR are 150/4

A boundary off the last ball takes the scoreboard to 128/2 after 14 overs. Yash Thakur is not able to contain runs for his side.

Sanju Samson is playing a captain's knock here. After early struggles, he covered well to reach his fifty in just 33 balls. He'll be hoping to double it up.

The ball went high in the air, as Mohsin Khan called for the ball. At the end, didn't even get fingertips to it. Ravi Bishnoi is denied a wicket, as batter gets a life.

Sanju Samson picks the gap on the second ball of the 13th over to grab another four runs to his name.

112 runs after the 12th over for the hosts. Two wickets lost in the process, but the 61-run* partnership is starting to take the game away from Lucknow.

Riyan Parag is smashing Bishnoi for fun. Another six in the same region, and this one seemed even bigger. The replay says it travelled 87 metres.

Riyan Parag hits it with the spin to send the ball into the stands. Picked the ball well, and smashed it over.

The first half of the innings brings 89 runs for Rajasthan Royals. The hosts are on the road to recovery after a couple of early blows in the powerplay.

Sanju Samson takes Yash Thakur to the cleaners, with sixes of consecutive deliveries on the leg side. Big over for RR, as they hit three sixes while aggregating 21 off that one. 84/2.

Riyan Parag hits a huge six over long on to break the shackles for himself and his team.

The ace pacer from Vidarbha will be bowling for the first time in this game. He'll be hoping to make it count.

The wide ball has been reviewed. The TV replay suggests that the ball brushed the pads before going to the keeper, and the decision has been reversed.

After 7 overs, the score is 59/2.

Ravi Bishnoi, the no.1 T20I bowler, has replaced Mohsin Khan, as KL Rahul attempts to cache in the momentum.

The first six overs have brought 54 runs for the Royals, and 2 wickets for Lucknow. Good run-rate, but those wickets might hurt the hosts a lot.

Jaiswal gets the ball pretty high on the bat. Probably didn't anticipate it to come that quick at him, and the fielder inside the 30-yard circle takes a pretty simple catch. Jaiswal (24 off 12) departs after a brief stay at the crease.

The new no.4 batter Riyan Parag is in for some striking, as Krunal Pandya is in action for the first time with the ball in this game. First ball of Pandya's over brings up the fifty.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scoops the ball for a six, and Mohsin, who bowled two good over before this is getting some treatment in his third.

Sanju Samson effortlessly hits a six off a pull shot. A real loosener from Mohsin brings six easy runs for RR.

A simple push through the point brings the first boundary for Samson.

After four overs, Rajasthan are 32/1. Jaiswal is hitting boundaries with a good mindset, but he'll need his partner to step and maximize the field restrictions.

Royals' skipper Sanju Samson has replaced Buttler at the crease.

A powerful hit by Jaiswal gets him his first boundary in the game. He doubles it up with another boundary towards the point region. Good batting from the left-hander. He is playing according to the field.

Jos Buttler departs, as Naveen-ul-Haq strikes with the first. KL Rahul takes a fine catch behind the stumps, and the home team is in some problem after two over. 13 for 1.

Jos Buttler breaks the shackles with a boundary towards deep point region. The shot was certainly miscued, but the intent to loft it up was clear.

Mohsin Khan begins well for Lucknow, conceding only three runs. Naveen-ul-Haq will bowl next.

There was a short interruption for the third ball of the first over, as the cable carrying spider cameras had fallen off. Maybe a collision with a pointed object caused that to happen. This is the first time we've seen something like this happen on a cricket field. Such unique things make the IPL interesting to watch, but the fans are unaware of what exactly happened.

Watch the moment here:

However, after a minimal pause, the live action resumes, and the game will continue, as Mohsin runs for the next delivery. Jos Buttler will be facing his first ball.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Indian star has taken the strike, while Jos Buttler has joined him from the other end. Left-arm seamer Mohsin Khan will begin the proceedings for Lucknow.

The umpires make their way to the centre, as Rajasthan openers follow. LSG huddle is being led by Rahul with a pep talk ahead of their season opener. Let's Go.!

Welcome to the Pink City

Deepak Hooda, Mayank Yadav, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Krishnappa Gowtham

Nandre Burger, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dube, Kuldeep Sen

KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (wk/c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal

"We would have batted first as well, but the wicket does look good. I'm happy to be back on the field, injury has become my best friend over the last couple of years, but it makes you hungry and perform much better when you're back. QdK, Pooran, Stoinis and Naveen-ul-Haq are our four overseas options. The focus is on this game for us at the moment," KL Rahul said at the toss.

"We would like to bat first today. Looks like a good batting wicket, we were ok to do both, but we've a different combination today. Coming back to Jaipur gives positive vibes in the dressing room. Riyan Parag will be our number 4, Jos, Hetty, Boult are there - Powell could come in as an impact player," Sanju Samson said at the toss.

Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, and Naveen-ul-Haq are the four foreigners starting for Lucknow Super Giants.

Joss Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, and Trent Boult are the three foreigners who have been named in Rajasthan's starting XI. Sanju Samson said at the toss that Rovman Powell could come in as the Impact Player.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and have opted to bat first.

We have a 62m and a 70m square boundary, the straight boundary is at 79m. The pitch looks brown and doesn't have a lot of grass on it. The cracks are moving which suggests that it's very dry. Spinners will play a big role, it's important to get off to a good start in the first six overs, feel Samuel Badree and Matthew Hayden, in their pitch report.

Another double header day is ready to treat cricket enthusiasts. Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants are set to collide in the afternoon game. The second encounter will see Hardik Pandya lead Mumbai Indians for the first time against Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans. All geared up, folks? We are ready to bring you all the latest updates from both games. Let the Super Sunday begin!